Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: South Asian Jain

Language: Gujarati - (guj)

Alternate Name(s): Jain Oshwal

Primary Religion: Other - Jainism

Country: Kenya

Also found in: India

Population: 23,500

Global Population: 773,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Jains of Kenya, numbering 23,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the South Asian Jain people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 773,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Gujarati. The primary religion practiced by the Jains is Jainism, an Indian religion that promotes non-violence towards all living beings and emphasizes the necessity of self-effort to move the soul towards divine consciousness and liberation.

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